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Friday, April 15, 2011

Turkish Shepherd's Salad - Coban Salatas

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Many of you know that the Silver Fox and I had intended to vacation in Egypt, Jordan and Israel, until upheaval in the region caused us to cancel our plans. We'll be picking an alternate destination this weekend. The plan, in theory anyway, is quite simple. We each prepare a list of three countries we'd like to visit. We take the deliberations very seriously and are set to defend choices in a manner akin to that of a doctoral candidate defending a thesis. Sometimes our choices are in sync with each other. Sometimes not. Last year we were at an impasse and actually drew lots to determine where we'd be heading for our holiday. This year I've readied some great arguments to support my preferences for the adventure. My choices include Turkey, Peru or New Zealand. I don't yet know what countries the Silver Fox will throw into the mix. At any rate, I've prepared visuals and been conducting a subliminal campaign - in the form of food - to swing the balance in my favor, and should stealth tactics be necessary I plan to pull out all stops. Tonight's dinner included elements, like this salad, that might be found on a Turkish table. The salad is lovely and quite refreshing and it goes well with lamb. While it involves some chopping, it is very easy to do and my only caution is to use really ripe tomatoes when you make it. I think you'll enjoy its freshness, but try not to make more than will be eaten with your meal. Refrigeration does nothing to help the tomatoes and leftovers should be passed over. Here's the recipe for this simple and refreshing salad.

Directions:1) To make salad: Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine.2) To make dressing: Place olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.3) To finish: Pour dressing over salad. Yield 4 to 6 servings.

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nice....just like a greek salad but cut up much finer :-) You should totally go to turkey! my grandparents are originally from turkey -greeks living in turkey and part of the 1920s exchange. i never knew them since they died after soon after i was born but everyone says im the exact same person as my grandfather. i went to turkey by myself for 10 days a few years ago. i didnt tell my parents because they would freak out - just called them right before my plane left lax. explored kapadokkia most of the time looking for grandfather's village. amazing place!

I sure would love to live at your place. I love to travel but my guy prefers to stay home so we both compromise and come up with an almost perect life. You salad reminds me of my Greek Village Salad..great ingredients.Rita

Oh, now I wish I could be a fly on the wall at this meeting! Mary, I suspect you can be a formidable and convincing advocate for your choice! I'm guessing the Silver Fox must be quite determined and skilled at holding his own also since you met an impasse last year. Can't wait to hear the outcome.

In the meantime, I know I would be enjoying these subliminal exercises in persuasion. This salad sounds right up my alley! blessings ~ tanna

This is a nice simple salad with lots of flavor. Can't wait for some nice ripe tomatoes in our area, so I can make this.The middle East would have been a wonderful destination, but your current choices sound exciting also. I'm anxious to see what you and the Siver Fox decide !Have a wonderful weekend Mary.

I've eaten a version of this delicious salad in a Turkish restaurant the last time I was visiting my brother in Jersey....it is a fabulous combo of flavors...I never thought to make it at home! so glad you posted a recipe!! Thanks Mary!

I'm sorry that you missed out on your first choice of a trip, but it sounds like you have some wonderful alternatives. We visited Turkey last year and loved it! I know you would too. But Peru and New Zealand would also be awesome destinations. Let us know when you decide!

funny that restaurants used to dress up a dish with a single sprig of parsley, which diners would then push to the side to get to the real food. there are just too many cool things to do with it. cheers!

Ohhh, I hope you win, Mary! I'm dying to visit Turkey too. :-) This salad is just my sort of thing. Fresh as can be with those wonderful herbs. Can't wait for good tomatoes to be ready to try it out. :-)

Ooooooh! You've got some great choices! Turkey is absolutely lovely from what I've heard. And I've been to New Zealand and let me tell you, there is no place prettier. You'll have a great time no matter where you go tho, I'm sure. Love this salad, so fresh and tasty. Thanks for sharing!

We just returned from Israel (Dec. 30-January 8) and we had a wonderful time. Our tour was arranged by our church and we felt safe the whole time. We ate many salads similar to this one for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beautiful country.

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